Benzema, it’s over

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Benzema, it's over

Things are going badly for Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia: singled out again after Al-Ittihad’s heavy defeat against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr (2-5), Tuesday, the 2022 Ballon d’Or deactivated his account Instagram. Big discomfort?

Karim Benzema is somewhat in turmoil currently, but from there to deactivate his Instagram account at 76 million followers ? The football world is panicking after the disappearance of the 2022 Ballon d’Or from the social network on Wednesday, the day after, it is true, a terrible disappointment for Al-Ittihad and “KB9”. The reigning Saudi Arabian champion continued his bad season with a 5-2 defeat in front of his home crowd in Jeddah, during the clash against Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo, author of a double from the penalty spot.

The performance of the Al-Ittihad captain did not calm the critics. Benzema is credited with an assist on the first goal of the match (14th), but Abderrazak Hamdallah especially created his opportunity by sneaking into the opponent’s area. The 36-year-old Lyonnais did not score, having only had one opportunity to sink his teeth into (at the end of the match). And before that, he literally offered a penalty to “CR7” by clearing the foot of an opposing defender in front of his own goal (19th).

The false Benzema-Ronaldo controversy

The five-time Champions League winner may not have appreciated the false controversy over his reunion with Ronaldo either. In the images from the TV broadcast, the two former Real teammates do not exchange glances or hugs during the toss and the official photo with the referees. Fake news! Because, in the corridor, Benzema and Ronaldo greeted each other warmly. The Saudi Pro League Twitter account broadcast this 20-minute sequence after kick-off as if to respond to the controversy created by Internet users.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.